Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. listen to instructions given by the person demonstrating

shown knowledge of

2. at least three hazards associated with fire lighting

3. how these hazards can be avoided

4. the three elements required to make fire, ie fuel, heat and oxygen

demonstrated the ability to

5. apply own knowledge of the required three elements to maintain a fire

6. identify three different kinds of wood, eg pine, ash and oak

shown knowledge of

7. the burning properties of three different kinds of wood

8. the difference between tinder, kindling and fire wood

9. three kinds of naturally occurring tinder which can be used to light a fire

demonstrated the ability to

10. make four different fires for completing four different tasks, eg using a Kelly Kettle, boiling a kettle, cooking sausages, warmth

11. complete the four tasks to a standard set prior to each task

12. extinguish each fire safely

13. maintain a consistent focus on the task in hand

14. show awareness of own safety during this activity

15. show awareness of the safety of other during this activity.